Scurvy can be avoided by eating fruits rich with vitamin C. Lime juice was sometimes more expensive than wine or rum because of its health benefits.
There are many side effects of scurvy. One is teeth hurting and eventually falling out. Another is issues with vision. Folks with scurvy can become lethargic. The skin can get spotted and covered in sores. If scurvy is not treated, it is deadly.
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